guatemala city from airport public transportation

:: I ask locals about safety in an area - evenings, hiking, etc. for that time period) and keep close watch on my things, especially in crowded places and when I’m tired :: I keep important documents and cash under my clothes (except what I need for shopping, buses, etc. :: Some trips I carry a “throw down wallet” with an expired card or 2 and the day’s cash in it :: I don't wear jewelry (not even my wedding band) and try not to flash camera equipment or money around :: I know where I am and where I'm headed and make major transitions with plenty of daylight left :: Where recommended I take specific transportation (ex: Hedman Alas in Honduras, avoid chicken buses on the mountain runs in Guatemala, take taxis after dark) :: I avoid the big cities as much as possible Here are my concessions to safety when I travel in Central America: I don't feel overly paranoid but have never had a problem and would like to keep it that way. Sometimes I travel alone, sometimes with one or more of my kids and/or my husband, sometimes with a group in tow. My photos with trip links are below if you're interested. In Petén, consider hiring archaeologist/naturalist Roxy Ortiz - she's terrific! I've pasted my personal safety guidelines below from a previous thread.

The safety questions come up A LOT - you can search for add'l opinions. The share shuttles will drop you at your hotel also be sure to have the address handy as they sometimes won't know where it is even if they say they do to get your business. If you're worried about making that transition and not having Spanish, why not consider shelling out the extra $20-30 and arrange a driver? Even after a dozen trips and Spanish when I arrive at night I like walking out and seeing someone my hotel trusts holding up a sign with my name on it.

Guatemala city from airport public transportation